Go Essentials: A Beginner'S Journey Into Programming

Unleash the Power of Simplicity and Efficiency in Your Coding Odyssey

What you'll learn

Learn the fundamentals of the Go programming language

Learn how to effectively use Go's standard library

Learn the fundamentals of creating User-defined types

Learn to correctly structure Go applications

Requirements

No previous programming experience necessary. As long as you know how to use a computer you are ready.

Description

Embark on a transformative journey into the world of programming with "Go Essentials: A Beginner's Journey into Programming." This comprehensive course is tailored for beginners, providing a thorough introduction to the Go programming language—an efficient and powerful language known for its simplicity and scalability.Whether you're a novice programmer or someone looking to add Go to your skill set, this course is designed to equip you with the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to navigate the programming landscape. Join us on this exciting journey, and let's explore the limitless possibilities of Go programming together.Key Highlights:Foundations of Go Programming: Delve into the fundamentals of Go, including syntax, variables, and data types. Build a strong foundation that will serve as a launching pad for your programming endeavors.Unique Features of Go: Explore the distinctive features of Go, such as its strong concurrency model, simplicity, and efficiency. Understand how these features contribute to Go's popularity in various application domains.Hands-On Coding Exercises: Engage in practical, hands-on coding exercises that reinforce your understanding of key concepts. Apply your knowledge to real-world scenarios and enhance your problem-solving skills.Building Practical Programs: Translate your theoretical knowledge into practical skills by working on programs that simulate real-world coding challenges. Gain confidence in your ability to create robust and functional applications.Guidance from Experienced Instructors: Benefit from the expertise of seasoned instructors who are dedicated to your success.

Overview

Section 1: Let's Get Started

Lecture 1 Course Outline

Lecture 2 Installing Go

Lecture 3 Installing an IDE

Section 2: Go Basics

Lecture 4 Theory: Creating a Go Project

Lecture 5 Coding: Our First Go Program

Lecture 6 Theory: Working with command line arguments - Part #1

Lecture 7 Coding: Working with command line arguments - Part #1

Lecture 8 Theory: Working with command line arguments - Part #2

Lecture 9 Coding: Working with command line arguments - Part #2

Lecture 10 Theory: Working with variables

Lecture 11 Coding: Working with variables

Lecture 12 Theory: The DRY Principle

Lecture 13 Coding: The DRY Principle

Lecture 14 Practice: Solving a coding interview question

Lecture 15 Self-Assessment: Knowledge Integration

Lecture 16 Self-Assessment: A Helpful Guide

Section 3: The Fundamentals of Functions

Lecture 17 Theory: Function Calls and the Stack Frame

Lecture 18 Coding: Functions and Why We Need Them

Lecture 19 Coding: Creating and Utilizing Functions

Lecture 20 Theory: Arguments and Parameters

Lecture 21 Coding: Functions and Data Structures

Lecture 22 Coding: Creating and Utilizing Deferred Functions

Lecture 23 Coding: A First Complete Program

Lecture 24 Self-Assessment: Knowledge Integration

Lecture 25 Self-Assessment: Hints

Section 4: Using Pointers to Mutate Data

Lecture 26 Theory: What is a Pointer

Lecture 27 Coding: Creating and Utilizing Pointers

Lecture 28 Theory: Call by Value and Call by Reference

Lecture 29 Coding: Pass by Value v Pass by Reference

Section 5: Creating New Data Types

Lecture 30 Theory: Types

Lecture 31 Coding: A Point type

Lecture 32 Coding: Building methods

Lecture 33 Coding: Pointers and Types

Lecture 34 Self-Assessment: Knowledge Integration

Lecture 35 Self-Assessment: Solution

Section 6: Packages

Lecture 36 Coding: Code Organization

Lecture 37 Coding: Creating a Package

Lecture 38 Self-Assessment: Circles all the way

Lecture 39 Self-Assessment: Solution

Section 7: Data Structures

Lecture 40 Coding: Introduction to Slices

Lecture 41 Coding: Making use of Slices

Lecture 42 Coding: Slices and Data Types

Lecture 43 Self-Assessment: Refactoring

Lecture 44 Self-Assessment: Solution

Lecture 45 Coding: Introduction to Maps

Lecture 46 Coding: Making use of Maps

Lecture 47 Coding: Maps and Data Types

Section 8: Flags

Lecture 48 Coding: Introduction to Command Line Flags

Lecture 49 Coding: Command Line Flags and User Defined Types

Section 9: Conclusion

Lecture 50 Congratulations

This course is ideal for aspiring programmers and tech enthusiasts seeking a comprehensive introduction to Go programming, with no prior experience in Go required.